PROJECTS

Goukou Resilient River

Objective

To reverse biodiversity loss and connect fragmented habitats of the Goukou River system through wetland restoration and clearing of invasive alien plants.

Location

Goukou River Catchment, Hessequa Municipality

Project Period

2018 - 2021

Partnership

Cape Nature; Local stakeholders

About the initiative:

This project sees the restoration of an entire river system from catchment to coast – which is largely located on private land – where limited or no systematic alien eradication programmes are being implemented.

Invasive alien plant infestations are increasing rapidly and have a severe impact on water supply to downstream communities, pose a great fire risk, and are a threat to South Africa’s natural biodiversity.

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